
Friday, 21 August 2026
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary and much loved father of Jane, and Tim. Loved brother of Ronald, Brian, Geoff, Jean, and Graeme. Special thanks to the staff of Christchurch Hospital for their exceptional care of Murray. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Murray Allison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Backcountry Trust â supporting Aotearoaâs Backcountry Heritage would be appreciated and may be made online at backcountrytrust.org.nz/donate. A service to celebrate and remember Murrayâs life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, August 21, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.
E te rangatira Murray, haere ki Ĺ tini, ki Ĺ mano ki te pĹ Ko Äu hikoi, ko Äu whakapono e kore rawa e warewaretia Moe mai ki te ariki, okioki atu. Murray go and be with the loved ones that have passed before you Your pathways and visions will never be forgotten. Rest well, MurrayAdam Whauwhau
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